Archived News for Engineering Professionals - May, 2017
A former South 32 worker who was sacked for working in his underwear has launched an unfair dismissal application.
WA zircon sheds light on baby Earth
For its first few hundred million years, the Earth was barren, flat and almost entirely under water, Australian scientists say.
'Smart window' studies backed
The Federal Government has provided $500,000 to develop ‘smart windows’ for more energy efficient buildings.
Big Vic. gas plant finished
The company behind a new multi-billion-dollar gas plant in Victoria says it will help re-enliven the domestic energy market.
EIS inaction costs coming
Experts say Australia’s lack of a carbon pricing system will soon drive up domestic power bills.
Woodside wants east to reach over
WA gas giant Woodside says if the eastern states want gas, they can come and get it.
Big Melbourne moves unveiled
The City of Melbourne has announced a $12 million project to create two new open spaces in the CBD and Southbank.
Calls for extended IA pipeline
The local government sector has backed the Federal Government’s “good debt” infrastructure plans.
UTS launches tech lab
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has launched a new high-tech research lab.
Bacteria studies go for gold
Australian researchers are learning to control a gold-nugget-producing bacterium.
Locals work on quantum solutions
Australian and UK engineers have developed a new theoretical framework for computations on the very edge of quantum physics.
QLD cracks down on dodgy operators
Rogue operators will be targeted by Queensland’s new regulations for labour hire companies.
Road and rail win in Vic. budget
Some big works will be announced in today’s Victorian state budget.